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KM58 OAB

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 OAB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2024 94,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level very low

Pass 2 Jan 2023 91,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,666 miles

General corrosion underside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,976 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 81,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner ace of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,741 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,828 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

both rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,420 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,915 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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KM58 OAB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM58 OAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM58 OAB registered?

KM58 OAB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is KM58 OAB safe to buy?

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